ciberataques
/θibeɾatakes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for cyber attacks is ciberataques.
The term refers to offensive maneuvers using computers or networks to target and damage other computer systems.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ciberataques is a compound consisting of ciber- (cyber) and ataques (attacks).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term Ataque Cibernético is commonly used to refer to a cyber attack.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so you use the masculine articles un or el (for example, un ciberataque). The singular form is ciberataque, while the plural is ciberataques.
How do you pronounce it?
/θibeɾatakes/
Did you know?
- The word ataque is not just for digital or physical combat, but is the standard term for a sudden medical event, such as un ataque de nervios meaning a 'panic attack'.
- In formal legal settings, Spanish uses ataque informático because informática is the standard term for the entire field of computer science.
- While ciberataque describes the act, Spanish speakers often use the verb hackear to describe the process, which is a direct loanword from English adapted to Spanish grammar.
Examples in context
- El gobierno debe tomar medidas enérgicas para prevenir los ataques cibernéticos a nuestra infraestructura.The government must take strong measures to prevent cyber attacks on our infrastructure.
- Tengo que actualizar mis contraseñas frecuentemente para evitar ataques informáticos.I have to update my passwords frequently to avoid cyber attacks.
- Los ciberataques son cada vez más frecuentes.Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent.
- La empresa sufrió varios ciberataques este mes.The company suffered several cyber attacks this month.
- Debemos protegernos de los ciberataques constantes.We must protect ourselves from constant cyber attacks.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing news about digital security at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has leído sobre los nuevos ciberataques?Have you read about the new cyber attacks?
- LucíaSí, Javier, son muy peligrosos para los bancos.Yes, Javier, they are very dangerous for banks.
- JavierEs verdad, la seguridad digital es vital.It's true, digital security is vital.
- LucíaTienes razón, hay que estar muy alerta.You are right, we have to be very alert.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
